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Champaign - Inside the Illinois Hiring Process: Tips from CMS HR

Workshop
A representative with CMS will conduct a workshop, presenting information on the applications, resumes, interviewing and hiring process as well as navigating the State of Illinois careers website.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Illinois WorkNet Center
  • 1307 N Mattis Ave
  • Champaign, IL 61821

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